Personal Carer

Harbison; Australia; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax

Additional $2,650 for entertainment

Access to in-house and online training

Job summary

Harbison is seeking a Personal Carer in Australia to provide holistic, high‑quality care aligned with residents’ physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs. You will support daily living activities, contribute to person‑centred care plans, and maintain thorough documentation across shifts.

The role requires empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to quality standards in aged care and NDIS requirements, with duties spanning admissions, mealtime support, and resident wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Intuitive, emotionally intelligent and spontaneous personality.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Dedication to making a difference in the lives of residents.
• Excellent organisational skills and adaptability to changing demands.
• Willingness to undertake education sessions related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, high quality, safe care aligned to resident needs.
• Support activities of daily living and meaningful moments for residents.
• Contribute to care plans using a person-centred approach.
• Complete daily documentation and required assessments each shift.
• Escalate issues to the Registered Nurse when required.

Skills

Intuitive & emotionally intelligent

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care

Job description

Description

No visa sponsorships provided

Must live in Australia

Harbison Overview

Harbison is a charitable, community-owned, not-for-profit organisation that provides residential and non-residential care and support services for aged or disabled people, including a range of support services and systems to assist aged and disabled people to achieve maximum independence and integration within a residential or community setting, education and training of professionals and other care providers, and activities which are incidental or conducive to these objectives.

Currently, Harbison is an approved aged care provider, registered NDIS provider, approved childcare provider, retirement village owner, and one of the largest employers in the Southern Highlands. Harbison is governed by a Board of Directors which appoints a Chief Executive Officer who is delegated with day-to-day responsibility for the organisation.

Primary Purpose of the Role

The role of a personal carer is to provide holistic, high quality and safe care that is aligned to the resident’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs and preferences. The role will contribute to the human rights of residents by supporting them to exercise choice and independence, through informed decision making and dignity of risk principles.

The role will support activities of daily living and meaningful moments that are person-centred and aligned with the aged care quality and safety standards, and NDIS requirements.

To successfully progress with your application, you must be available to work across the below shifts.

• 6.30 AM – 2.30 PM
• 2.30 PM – 10.30 PM
• 10.30 PM – 6.30 AM

No visa sponsorships provided

Must live in Australia

Key Accountabilities

Delivery of Quality Care

• Practice holistic, high quality, safe, efficient, and effective care (within scope of practice) and assist residents to maintain their independence, and dignity and to meet their physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Contribute to the human rights of residents by supporting them to exercise choice and independence, through informed decision-making and dignity of risk principles.
• Support care plans in accordance with the individual needs of the resident using the ‘person centred’ approach.
• Involve residents in everyday domestic living e.g., cooking, cleaning, and general laundry.
• Provide a positive mealtime experience by encouraging residents to be involved in the process e.g., using smells, touch, and music to create a social aspect to the mealtimes.
• Engage residents in meaningful occupation and activities.
• Ensure completion of daily documentation and required assessments for residents each shift.
• Contribute to the admissions process by preparing rooms for new residents and introducing new residents to the home.
• Strive for excellent customer service across the department and within Harbison.
• Complete documentation as per Harbison policies and processes, including daily charting and progress note entries. Any issues relating to the consumer care and services are escalated and reported to the Registered Nurse.
• Support consumers to pursue leisure and wellbeing programs that support their interests and preferences to promote social interaction and wellbeing. Respect the privacy of residents, visitors, and staff.
• Encourage feedback from consumers and their nominated representatives, ensure it is captured in the feedback system.
• Identify, monitor, and elevate to the RN high impact risks including nutrition & hydration risk, choking risk, medication management, pain management, prevention and management of pressure injuries, restrictive practices & behaviour support planning, delirium, sensory loss, complex wounds, diabetes, falls management, palliative care, infections, within scope of the role.

Workforce Management & Assessment

• Proactively seek feedback about your performance.
• Prioritise daily health, safety, and well-being of yourself and your colleagues.
• Participate in designated meetings and stay informed about organisational changes.
• Competency & Performance Development
• Participate in personal and professional development activities.
• Complete mandatory and compulsory training within timeframes as determined by Harbison.

Workforce Attributes & Culture

• Support a culture of positive teamwork, that is free from blame.
• Lead by example with a positive, forward-thinking attitude, that aligns with Harbison’s core values.
• Demonstrate respect for and acceptance of individual differences, including gender, sexual preferences, age, disability, and cultural diversity

Compliance

• Contribute to quality improvement activities by completing audits and surveys.
• Conduct work safely and follow reasonable safety instructions.
• Report WHS incidents and hazards as they are identified.
• Understand, and work within, your responsibilities under the aged care quality standards and NDIS requirements as relevant to your role.

Equal work opportunities

At Harbison, we do not discriminate against, a person’s cultural background, heritage, disability, age, gender, or sexuality. Harbison believes in equal work opportunity for all workers and candidates.

Requirements

• Intuitive, emotionally intelligent, and spontaneous personality.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Dedication to making a difference in the lives of our residents.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Self-awareness and empathic approach.
• Hold a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, currently studying or willing to study.
• Willingness to attend education sessions in relation to the role.
• Ideally, you have experience in the Aged Care sector; however, this is not essential. Ideally, we seek a strong focus on customer service and care and a “can do” attitude. We would happily support individuals with the right attitude and approach in obtaining the relevant qualifications.

Benefits

• Salary packaging includes up to $15,900 in pre-tax earnings plus $2,650 to contribute towards entertainment benefits each year.
• Access to in-house and online training programs
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive, positive team environment

Please note the current Influenza vaccination & NDIS check are requirements of employment at Harbison.

COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended.

Company Overview

Harbison is a charitable, community-owned, not-for-profit organisation that provides residential and non-residential care and support services for aged or disabled people, including a range of support services and systems to assist aged and disabled people to achieve maximum independence and integration within a residential or community setting, education and training of professionals and other care providers, and activities which are incidental or conducive to these objectives. Currently, Harbison is an approved aged care provider, registered NDIS provider, approved childcare provider, retirement village owner, and one of the largest employers in the Southern Highlands. Harbison is governed by a Board of Directors which appoints a Chief Executive Officer who is delegated with day-to-day responsibility for the organisation.